Pros and Cons of HGH Therapy in Cardiovascular Disease/ Heart
... • HF is a chronic multisystem disease process which is wrought with significant morbidity, mortality and is burdensome on the health care system • Optimal medical management is oftentimes inadequate in fully controlling symptoms • As the end stage of HF results in a catabolic, pro-inflammatory condi ...
... • HF is a chronic multisystem disease process which is wrought with significant morbidity, mortality and is burdensome on the health care system • Optimal medical management is oftentimes inadequate in fully controlling symptoms • As the end stage of HF results in a catabolic, pro-inflammatory condi ...
Management of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
... metabolic needs of the body, resulting in breathlessness, fatigue and fluid retention. It is a progressive disease characterised by high rates of hospitalisation. The National Heart Failure Audit in England and Wales in 2012/2013 reported that 5% of all emergency hospitalisations were related to hea ...
... metabolic needs of the body, resulting in breathlessness, fatigue and fluid retention. It is a progressive disease characterised by high rates of hospitalisation. The National Heart Failure Audit in England and Wales in 2012/2013 reported that 5% of all emergency hospitalisations were related to hea ...
PowerPoint プレゼンテーション
... retrograde conduction between these cells were controlled by the user's operation on the check boxes in the window. The artificial pacemaker module had two electrodes to sense the cardiac impulses, and recognized the rhythm disturbances automatically. This module stimulated the cardiac cell through ...
... retrograde conduction between these cells were controlled by the user's operation on the check boxes in the window. The artificial pacemaker module had two electrodes to sense the cardiac impulses, and recognized the rhythm disturbances automatically. This module stimulated the cardiac cell through ...
Cardiac Tamponade - North Colorado Med Evac
... 1. Transthoracic Echocardiogram is the most definitive tool for diagnosing cardiac tamponade. The effusion causes compression of the chambers and a “swinging” of the heart (3). 2. ECG may show signs of pericarditis, but the only quasispecific sign of tamponade is electrical alternation with smaller ...
... 1. Transthoracic Echocardiogram is the most definitive tool for diagnosing cardiac tamponade. The effusion causes compression of the chambers and a “swinging” of the heart (3). 2. ECG may show signs of pericarditis, but the only quasispecific sign of tamponade is electrical alternation with smaller ...
the basics - Cardiovascular Nursing Education Associates
... Normal chamber size 20 to 40% of patients with HF have preserved LV function Normal EF or elevated Caused by ...
... Normal chamber size 20 to 40% of patients with HF have preserved LV function Normal EF or elevated Caused by ...
Rx for Success - Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) (014)
... policy. Those with one vessel disease, normal left ventricular function, and improved cardiac risk factors may be standard. For those few applicants not eligible for individual life insurance policies, our survivorship products are often available. To get an idea of how a client with a heart attack ...
... policy. Those with one vessel disease, normal left ventricular function, and improved cardiac risk factors may be standard. For those few applicants not eligible for individual life insurance policies, our survivorship products are often available. To get an idea of how a client with a heart attack ...
anesthetic considerations in patients with cardiomyopathies
... the coronary sinus (Fig. 2). The pacing of the two ventricles can then be synchronized. Cardioplasty has been developed in several ways to improve systolic function. In the common type, the latissimus dorsi muscle is placed around the heart as a free flap, and its contraction synchronized to augment ...
... the coronary sinus (Fig. 2). The pacing of the two ventricles can then be synchronized. Cardioplasty has been developed in several ways to improve systolic function. In the common type, the latissimus dorsi muscle is placed around the heart as a free flap, and its contraction synchronized to augment ...
Effects of bisoprolol fumarate on left ventricular size, function, and
... Background Recent data suggest that beta-blockers can be beneficial in subgroups of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). For metoprolol and carvedilol, an increase in ejection fraction has been shown and favorable effects on the myocardial remodeling process have been reported in some studies. ...
... Background Recent data suggest that beta-blockers can be beneficial in subgroups of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). For metoprolol and carvedilol, an increase in ejection fraction has been shown and favorable effects on the myocardial remodeling process have been reported in some studies. ...
2009 - Dr. Dhiren Shah
... prevalence of the coronary artery disease and degenerative valvular heart disease. As the number of elderly patients undergoing CABG surgery and valve replacement continues to increase, evidence is growing that such surgery can result in improvement in health status, functional status, longevity, an ...
... prevalence of the coronary artery disease and degenerative valvular heart disease. As the number of elderly patients undergoing CABG surgery and valve replacement continues to increase, evidence is growing that such surgery can result in improvement in health status, functional status, longevity, an ...
to the Session 1 notes
... Focal atrial tachycardia (FAT) arises from a single site within the left or right atrium. This is in contrast to macro-reentrant atrial arrhythmias (eg, atrial flutter) and atrial fibrillation, which involve multiple sites or larger circuits. Traditionally, FAT was considered to be due predominantly ...
... Focal atrial tachycardia (FAT) arises from a single site within the left or right atrium. This is in contrast to macro-reentrant atrial arrhythmias (eg, atrial flutter) and atrial fibrillation, which involve multiple sites or larger circuits. Traditionally, FAT was considered to be due predominantly ...
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... Sitting upright or standing may provide some relief by helping to reduce congestion at the apices of the lungs. The patient may be unable to speak and is typically distressed, agitated, cyanosed, sweaty and pale. Respiration is rapid with recruitment of accessory muscles, coughing and wheezing ...
... Sitting upright or standing may provide some relief by helping to reduce congestion at the apices of the lungs. The patient may be unable to speak and is typically distressed, agitated, cyanosed, sweaty and pale. Respiration is rapid with recruitment of accessory muscles, coughing and wheezing ...
Arrhythmia Conference
... • Procainamide: Loading dose: 15-18 mg/kg administered as slow infusion over 25-30 minutes or 100-200 mg/dose repeated every 5 minutes as needed to a total dose of 1 g. Reduce loading dose to 12 mg/kg in severe renal or cardiac impairment. Maintenance dose: 1-4 mg/minute by continuous infusion. Main ...
... • Procainamide: Loading dose: 15-18 mg/kg administered as slow infusion over 25-30 minutes or 100-200 mg/dose repeated every 5 minutes as needed to a total dose of 1 g. Reduce loading dose to 12 mg/kg in severe renal or cardiac impairment. Maintenance dose: 1-4 mg/minute by continuous infusion. Main ...
Obstructive sleep apnea and heart failure-an often
... routinely performed in patients with CHF is debatable. Benefits of a screening program have to be proven before their implementation. Issues regarding who should be screened, whether there is an available effective treatment and costs of such a program also need to be considered. Guidelines for the ...
... routinely performed in patients with CHF is debatable. Benefits of a screening program have to be proven before their implementation. Issues regarding who should be screened, whether there is an available effective treatment and costs of such a program also need to be considered. Guidelines for the ...
Help With Coming Off CPB - Society of Cardiovascular
... increase in heart rate, which will result in a shortening of the diastolic coronary perfusion period and an increased oxygen demand. An elevated heart rate has also been associated with worsened outcome in patients with coronary artery disease [13]. In an attempt to identify patients with clinical n ...
... increase in heart rate, which will result in a shortening of the diastolic coronary perfusion period and an increased oxygen demand. An elevated heart rate has also been associated with worsened outcome in patients with coronary artery disease [13]. In an attempt to identify patients with clinical n ...
Effect of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy on Endothelium-Dependent Vasodilatation in the Cutaneous Microvasculature
... assessed by local heating and iontophoresis of acetylcholine, is increased in CHF patients within two months of resynchronisation therapy, whereas the total vasodilatory capacity of smooth muscle, measured as the vascular response to sodium nitroprusside, is unchanged. During recent years, it has be ...
... assessed by local heating and iontophoresis of acetylcholine, is increased in CHF patients within two months of resynchronisation therapy, whereas the total vasodilatory capacity of smooth muscle, measured as the vascular response to sodium nitroprusside, is unchanged. During recent years, it has be ...
A Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Analysis
... patients receiving mediastinal RT, especially >20 Gy.17 Furthermore, the combination of both RT and anthracyclines can compound these risks when compared with treatment with RT or chemotherapy alone.18 For example, one study found that the addition of anthracyclines caused a significant increase in ...
... patients receiving mediastinal RT, especially >20 Gy.17 Furthermore, the combination of both RT and anthracyclines can compound these risks when compared with treatment with RT or chemotherapy alone.18 For example, one study found that the addition of anthracyclines caused a significant increase in ...
Endothelial dysfunction and heart failure
... stress. Lancet 1998; 325 (Suppl 1): 34-8. Niebauer J, Volk HD, Kemp M, et al. Endotoxin and immune activation in chronic heart failure: a prospective cohort study. Lancet 1999; 353: 1838-42. Li DY, Yang BC, Mehta JL. Synergistic effect of tumor ...
... stress. Lancet 1998; 325 (Suppl 1): 34-8. Niebauer J, Volk HD, Kemp M, et al. Endotoxin and immune activation in chronic heart failure: a prospective cohort study. Lancet 1999; 353: 1838-42. Li DY, Yang BC, Mehta JL. Synergistic effect of tumor ...
(IFRAME) Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs
... Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in medicine. DCM is a serious disease that must be accurately diagnosed and aggressively treated. Some dogs with DCM do well with treatment; however, some dogs will never resume a normal lifestyle. Dogs that have developed clinical signs of heart failure have a ...
... Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in medicine. DCM is a serious disease that must be accurately diagnosed and aggressively treated. Some dogs with DCM do well with treatment; however, some dogs will never resume a normal lifestyle. Dogs that have developed clinical signs of heart failure have a ...
Dilemmas in the Management of a Severe Case of Peripartum
... pharmacological or mechanical circulatory support [8]. The ESC advised that early delivery is not required in stable maternal and fetal conditions, but gestational age, fetal status, and the potential cardiovascular impact of continuing pregnancy should be considered. Although our patient remained h ...
... pharmacological or mechanical circulatory support [8]. The ESC advised that early delivery is not required in stable maternal and fetal conditions, but gestational age, fetal status, and the potential cardiovascular impact of continuing pregnancy should be considered. Although our patient remained h ...
Cardiomyopathy
... diagnosis unlikely. Numerous other etiologies are possible, but most likely will not be identified. In these instances, it would be classified as idiopathic. Echocardiography would resolve the question of a pericardial effusion, rule out occult valvular disease and confirm cardiac enlargement and po ...
... diagnosis unlikely. Numerous other etiologies are possible, but most likely will not be identified. In these instances, it would be classified as idiopathic. Echocardiography would resolve the question of a pericardial effusion, rule out occult valvular disease and confirm cardiac enlargement and po ...
atrioventricular valve endocardiosis
... two chambers are the right and left ventricles; heart valves are located between the right atrium and the right ventricle (tricuspid valve); between the left atrium and the left ventricle (mitral valve); from the right ventricle to the main pulmonary (lung) artery (pulmonary valve); and from the lef ...
... two chambers are the right and left ventricles; heart valves are located between the right atrium and the right ventricle (tricuspid valve); between the left atrium and the left ventricle (mitral valve); from the right ventricle to the main pulmonary (lung) artery (pulmonary valve); and from the lef ...
Chapter 20 The Heart
... During fetal life, a temporary blood vessel called ________________, connects pulmonary trunk to the aorta, this blood vessels closes shortly after birth, leaving a remnant called _________________ . ...
... During fetal life, a temporary blood vessel called ________________, connects pulmonary trunk to the aorta, this blood vessels closes shortly after birth, leaving a remnant called _________________ . ...
Atrioventricular Valve Endocardiosis
... two chambers are the right and left ventricles; heart valves are located between the right atrium and the right ventricle (tricuspid valve); between the left atrium and the left ventricle (mitral valve); from the right ventricle to the main pulmonary (lung) artery (pulmonary valve); and from the lef ...
... two chambers are the right and left ventricles; heart valves are located between the right atrium and the right ventricle (tricuspid valve); between the left atrium and the left ventricle (mitral valve); from the right ventricle to the main pulmonary (lung) artery (pulmonary valve); and from the lef ...
Cardiac electrical activity
... Parasympathetic stimulation of the heart rate of rhythm of the S-A node transmission of impulses to the A-V node Strong stimulation of the vagi: Stop completely the rhythmical excitation by the S-A ...
... Parasympathetic stimulation of the heart rate of rhythm of the S-A node transmission of impulses to the A-V node Strong stimulation of the vagi: Stop completely the rhythmical excitation by the S-A ...
Cardiac contractility modulation
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Cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) is a treatment for patients with moderate to severe left ventricular systolic heart failure (NYHA class II–IV). The short- and long-term use of this therapy enhances both the strength of ventricular contraction and the heart’s pumping capacity. The CCM mechanism is based on stimulation of the cardiac muscle by non-excitatory electrical signals (NES). CCM treatment is delivered by a pacemaker-like device that applies the NES, adjusted to and synchronized with the electrical action in the cardiac cycle.In CCM therapy, electrical stimulation is applied to the cardiac muscle during the absolute refractory period. In this phase of the cardiac cycle, electrical signals cannot trigger new cardiac muscle contractions, hence this type of stimulation is known as a non-excitatory stimulation. However, the electrical CCM signals increase the influx of calcium ions into the cardiac muscle cells (cardiomyocytes). In contrast to other electrical stimulation treatments for heart failure, such as pacemaker therapy or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD), CCM does not affect the cardiac rhythm directly. Rather, the aim is to enhance the heart’s natural contraction (the native cardiac contractility) sustainably over long periods of time. Furthermore, unlike most interventions that increase cardiac contractility, CCM is not associated with an unfavorable increase in oxygen demand by the heart (measured in terms of Myocardial Oxygen Consumption or MVO2). This may be explained by the beneficial effect CCM has in improving cardiac efficiency. A meta-analysis in 2014 and an overview of device-based treatment options in heart failure in 2013 concluded that CCM treatment is safe, that it is generally beneficial to patients and that CCM treatment increases the exercise tolerance (ET) and quality of life (QoL) of patients. Furthermore, preliminary long-term survival data shows that CCM is associated with lower long-term mortality in heart failure patients when compared with expected rates among similar patients not treated with CCM.